Louisiana's Cultural Vote Sticker
New Orleans Artist Terrance Osborne Designs Louisiana's Culturally Rich 2026 'I Voted' Sticker
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Terrance Osborne is the fifth Louisiana artist to design a state 'I Voted' sticker, continuing a tradition that previously featured artists from the state alongside the program’s national reach.
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The 2026 design is described as a bouquet of magnolias ripening from the horn of a trumpet, with Mardi Gras beads wrapped around the instrument, emphasizing Louisiana’s musical and cultural motifs.
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Osborne’s biography includes teaching art at Alice Harte Elementary before Hurricane Katrina, a two-year relocation to Georgia, and a return to New Orleans where he produced Katrina-related works afterward.
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Osborne’s artwork has served as the official poster for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in multiple years (2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2022).
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Previous Louisiana I Voted sticker designers include Tony Bernard, Becky Fos, and William Joyce, in addition to George Rodrigue, who inaugurated the series in 2016 with the Blue Dog imagery.
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry unveiled the state's 2026 'I Voted' sticker design at the Old Governor's Mansion, featuring a trumpet wrapped in Mardi Gras beads with magnolias blooming from its horn. KTBS reported the artwork marks the 10-year anniversary of the sticker program, which launched in 2016.
New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne created the design, becoming the fifth Louisiana artist to join the program's lineup. The sticker will first appear during the November 3 election, according to Louisiana Radio Network.
A Trumpet and Magnolias Capture Louisiana's Soul
Osborne's design puts Louisiana culture front and center. The image shows magnolias ripening from the horn of a trumpet, with Mardi Gras beads wrapped around the instrument. KALB described the sticker as capturing the state's sound and spirit in a single image.
The design is the sixth in the series overall. Osborne said he was proud to be part of the tradition. He called it an honor to follow in the footsteps of the artists who came before him.
George Rodrigue's Blue Dog Started It All in 2016
The 'I Voted' sticker program began in 2016 with a design by George Rodrigue, the Louisiana painter famous for his Blue Dog imagery. Rodrigue's iconic character helped launch the series and set the bar for celebrating state pride through art, according to KTBS.
Past designers also include Tony Bernard, Becky Fos, and William Joyce. Osborne cited Rodrigue as a personal inspiration. The most recent design before Osborne's featured a crawfish character named Mark de Ballot, as noted by Louisiana Radio Network.
Osborne's Road From Katrina to Jazz Fest to the Ballot Box
Osborne grew up in New Orleans and earned a fine arts degree from Xavier University. He taught art at Alice Harte Elementary before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. The storm forced him to relocate to Georgia for two years. He returned to New Orleans and produced a body of work tied to Katrina's impact, according to KNOE.
He has designed the official poster for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival six times — in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2022. He is also a graduate of NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. His work has appeared with major brands and cultural institutions across the country.
How to Use the Sticker and Track Election Dates
The sticker will be handed out to voters starting with the November 3 election. Louisiana officials are encouraging residents to download the GeauxVote mobile app. The app shows election deadlines, sample ballots, and polling locations, according to Fox 8.
The program ties civic participation to Louisiana culture. Officials hope the sticker gives voters one more reason to feel good about casting a ballot. The design will be seen across the state every time someone heads to the polls in 2026.
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